All Obituaries

GILBERT, D.I. Pauline (nee Jones) – After a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday August 16th, 2019 at Sakura House, Woodstock, in her 79th year.  Beloved wife of the late Wayne Gilbert (2004). Strong, spirited and cherished mother of Kelly Gilbert, Kerry Therkildsen, and Kathy Wayne (Mike Paterson). Proud and loving Gran of Alyssa Therkildsen (Jeff), Hillary Wayne, Matt Therkildsen and Trenton Wayne (Shayna). Fondly...

CURTIS, Stephen Peter- Passed away peacefully surround by his family on Thursday, August 15th, 2019, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Curtis (nee Dawe). Loving father of Jennifer Hawthorne and step-father to Tracy Westra and Pam. Proud grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Reid (Jean) and Dan (Marj) Curtis. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Shirley Curtis, step-son Ken, and sister Nadine Curtis. Stephen will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Cremation...

CORRY, Bonnie Lee (nee Goodrich)- Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Corry. Bonnie is survived by her cousin Carol Newman and her nieces Janice and Dana Goodrich, which she was honored with being their godmother, and by her many aunts and uncles. Predeceased by both her parents, Harold and Ilene (nee Laur) Goodrich, infant brother Gary (1941) and her brother Donald Marton. Bonnie will...

CREASEY, Keith William- Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 in his 92nd year at Secord Trails in Ingersoll. Beloved husband of the late Carol Creasey (nee Hepworth). Dear father of Heather (Steve) Creasey- Carter and Paul (Fay) Creasey. Cherished grandfather to Jackson, Elizabeth, Stacy, Ashley, Ryan, and Samantha. Loving great-grandpa to Desmond and Olivia. Predeceased by his sister Joan Valentine. Keith is survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive...

OPDENKELDER Annie ( nee deJong) -  Passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at the Woodstock Hospital in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Rudy "Roel" Opdenkelder (1999). Loving mother of  Elly (Perry) Kraft, Mary  Walsh (Bill) and Rudy (Debbie) Opdenkelder.  Cherished grandmother of Katie (Dean), David, Luke, Kevin (Karley), Tracey (Max), Shawn (Ashley), and Nathan(Brittany).  Dear great-grandmother of Conrad, Elizabeth, Kingston, Karsyn,...

BALL, James MacDonald Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Monday August 12, 2019.  James “ Jim” M. Ball of Woodstock in his 76th year.   Beloved husband of Linda Ball (nee Hart).  Loving father of Kathy (Ken) Webster.  Cherished grandfather of Leah (Joel) Pechler, Luke (Becky) Webster, Zach Webster and Chelsey (Ryan) Sindrey and their families.  Dear brother of Margaret (Bob) Tennyson, Carol (Dave) Hutchinson, Bill (Deb) Ball and Rose...

Robottom (MacQueen), Donna Joan – Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, August 11, 2019 the day before her 84th birthday. Survived by her daughter Marci (Brian Beatty) MacQueen, son David (Nancy) MacQueen and her grandchildren Zack, Julie & Dylan MacQueen.  Also survived by her leo sister; Joyce Duchesne and her puppy Katie. Predeceased by her parents Aubrey and Ellen Robottom, infant son Edward MacQueen and her beloved four legged fur children...

Harris, Elise (nee Miller)- Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday, August 10th, 2019, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Harris.  Loving mother Lois (Bruce) Thomson, David (Vivian) , Ross (Diane), Janice (John) Clifton, Alan (Andrea), and Sharon (Mike) Zabos. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 17.  Survived by her sister in law Marion and the late Ernie Miller August 10th, 2019, as well as several nieces and nephews....

VANDERPAS, Joannes (John) Antonius Maria - Passed away peacefully on Friday August 9th, 2019 at the Woodstock Hospital in his 90th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Francisca “Ineke” Maria Elizabeth Vanderpas. Survived by his children Carol, Bonita (Steve), Yvonne, and Yolanda (Robert). Loving Opa to Michelle, Erik, Jeremy, Joshua, Ashley (Matt), Ryan (Sara), Nicole (Alex), Samantha (Ben), and Graeme. Great Opa to Zoey and Khai. Missed by loving family friend...